MADISON — Ahead of today’s Joint Committee on Finance executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to prioritize public education by delivering funding that is flexible, spendable and predictable. “This budget is much more than dollars — it’s about our

MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared an Assembly committee today, following passage in the full Senate last month. State Sen. André Jacque, author of the bill, said the long-overdue recognition honors the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is raising awareness about the devasting impact social isolation can have on older investors in Wisconsin. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, significantly contributes to the financial exploitation of older investor…

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers Union Day Camps are returning to communities across Wisconsin this summer. These free, one-day events are open to all youth and aim to inspire the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning rooted in cooperation, community, and agriculture. Several of the camps will take place on working

Menomonie, Wis. – Packaging students from University of Wisconsin-Stout won first place among university teams from around the globe in the 2025 International Molded Fiber Association Student Competition. Preston Briggs, Traverse City, Michigan; Hunter Clausen, Woodville; Lukas David, Johnson Creek; and Isaiah Sparks, St. Paul, created a sustainable packaging solution

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor’s proposal for the state budget. Earlier this year, Governor Evers unveiled his budget proposal ahead of the expiration of the state’s current biennial budget on June 30th. WMC’s General Counsel and

NASHVILLE, TN—June 12, 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Neville Public Museum is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeast Wisconsin. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for

While Wisconsin consistently receives fewer federal funds per capita than most other states, the reach of federal dollars throughout our state remains vast — meaning that federal spending cuts could still have far-ranging impacts here. In every corner of our state, federal funds play a critical role for seniors, veterans,

Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski today announced the launch of a new online services portal, making it faster and easier for Wisconsinites to access critical Apostille services—no trip to Madison required. “Whether you’re a family adopting a child from another country, a student preparing to study abroad,

MADISON, Wis. — Great Scott! This weekend, as WisDems converge on Wisconsin Dells—think Hill Valley’s Clock Tower Square, but with less hoverboard flair—they’re revealing a flux capacitor-sized disconnect from Wisconsin voters. In 2024, Wisconsinites punched their ticket to the future by enshrining a constitutional amendment to prevent non-citizens from voting in state election… Please

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive 2025 Dairy Processor Grants. These grants help local dairy processors with projects to modernize and grow their businesses, produce new products, or expand their markets,

MADISON, Wis. – In a year when every dollar counts, Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program, delivered a strong return for Wisconsin families and businesses, generating $4.17 in benefits for every $1 invested in the program. That’s according to the 2024 independent evaluation of Focus

DLGA Chair Lt. Governor Austin Davis, DLGA Vice Chair Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, Secretary Adrian Fontes, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Lt. Governor Denny Heck, Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt, Lt.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Student Center, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Board will

Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Jack Reed (D-RI) are

Public Comment Period Open Through July 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of department properties in the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape. A regional master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, establishes the levels

As the Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin State Legislature convenes tomorrow to made decisions on education funding for Wisconsin’s children, Disability Rights Wisconsin asks the Committee to move Wisconsin from our dismal place as the second worst in the country for special education funding and provide funding for

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D–Waunakee) joined Chef Evan Dannells of Main Street Alliance and Peng Her of the Hmong Institute on a panel to discuss the importance of sustained investment in child care for Wisconsin families. Moderated by Daithi Wolfe of Kids Forward, the panel focused on the

WASHINGTON — In the wake of violent chaos that erupted over the weekend in California, Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a bill Wednesday to restrict federal funding from localities deemed “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Department of Justice. The Stop Anarchists From Endangering (SAFE) Cities Act would codify President Trump’s memorandum restricting federal

GREEN BAY – Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined Tribal leaders, business leaders, labor representatives, clean energy workers, and faith leaders Wednesday at a roundtable warning that proposed cuts in the federal reconciliation bill would significantly undermine local clean energy projects across Wisconsin and to urge members of Congress to